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The two types of vocal fold cysts (sub-epithelial and ligament cysts) can be differentiated by colour, size and location. [2] [14] (See section on Types of vocal cord cysts for more information.) If the vocal fold cyst(s) are presumed to be congenital, the patient should have a history of presenting with a hoarse voice. [9]
Anti-reflux medications may be prescribed for patients with signs of chronic laryngitis and hoarse voice. [24] If anti-reflux treatment does not result in a decrease of symptoms, other possible causes should be examined. [1] Over-the-counter medications for neutralizing acids and acid suppressants (H-2 blockers) may be used. [7]
A hoarse voice, also known as dysphonia or hoarseness, [1] is when the voice involuntarily sounds breathy, raspy, or strained, or is softer in volume or lower in pitch. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ clarification needed ] A hoarse voice can be associated with a feeling of unease or scratchiness in the throat. [ 2 ]
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[2] [14] The most common clinical symptom associated with Reinke's edema is an abnormally low pitched voice with hoarseness. The low pitch voice is a direct result of increased fluid in the Reinke's space, which vibrates at a lower frequency than normal (females <130 Hz; males <110 Hz). [12] Hoarseness is a common problem of many laryngeal ...
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One of the major perceptual signs of vocal fold nodules is a change in the quality of the voice. [1] The voice may be perceived as hoarse, [4] [5] due to aperiodic vibrations of the vocal folds, [5] and may also be perceived as breathy, [4] [5] due to an incomplete closure of the vocal folds upon phonation.